How Carmel Swim Became a National Powerhouse | Chris Plumb, Carmel Swim Club

On today's show I swam into deep waters with Chris Plumb, head coach and CEO of the Carmel Swim Club, to explore the club's journey from a state-level powerhouse to a national and international sensation. Chris shares his vision and the evolution of the club since 2006, highlighting the importance of building a culture of excellence, the role of character development, and the intricacies of managing a large team. Our discussion dives into the impressive achievements of the club's athletes, including producing Olympians and world champions while emphasizing the life skills learned through swimming. Chris also discusses the future of Carmel Swim Club, from hosting the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup to ongoing community impact through swim lessons and safety programs. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How Carmel Swimming Became a State, National and International Powerhouse - Carmel Swim Club's Athletes and Achievements and Life Skills Gained Via Swimming - The Future of Carmel Swim Club Thank you to our partners: Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Elements Financial Check out these great clips from the show: 01:36 Guest Introduction: Chris Plumb, Carmel Swim Club 02:59 Carmel Swim Club vs. Carmel High School Swimming 05:26 Training Regimen and Athlete Development 11:54 Building a Championship Culture 23:41 The Shackell Siblings: From High School to the Olympics 31:26 Maintaining Focus on Long-Term Goals 31:41 The Excitement of Indianapolis Swim Meets 32:40 Preparing for the Olympics 34:22 The Journey of Carmel Swimmers 36:02 The Importance of High School Sports 42:16 Carmel Swim Academy and Community Impact 51:51 Reflections and Future Aspirations Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.